ATLANTA—The FBI is announcing the results of an 11-day effort by the Violent Crimes Against Children/Human Trafficking Program and Metro Atlanta Child Exploitation (MATCH) Task Force. The effort, leading up to Super Bowl LIII, was collaborated with over 25 local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and District Attorney’s Offices, along with 7 non-government organizations.

From January 23, 2019 to February 2, 2019, the operation’s goal was to raise awareness about sex trafficking by proactively addressing that threat during the Super Bowl and events leading up to the Super Bowl. Sex trafficking is not just a problem during large scale events—it is a 365 day-a-year problem in communities all across the country.

Results:

169 arrests, including 26 traffickers and 34 individuals attempting to engage in sex acts with minors

Non-Government agencies: Georgia Department of Family and Children Services, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), Georgia Cares, 4Sarah, Out of Darkness, Street Grace, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, In Our Backyard